forecast

[fawr-kast, -kahst, fohr-] / ˈfɔrˌkæst, -ˌkɑst, ˈfoʊr- /

NOUN

prediction, often of weather or business

Synonyms

STRONGEST

budget calculation estimate outlook prognosis projection

STRONG

anticipation augury cast conjecture divination foreknowledge foreseeing foresight foretelling forethought foretoken guess planning precognition prescience prevision prognostication prophecy

Antonyms

STRONG

hindsight ignorance thoughtlessness

VERB

predict, guess

Synonyms

STRONGEST

anticipate augur calculate conclude determine estimate foresee foretell gauge portend

STRONG

adumbrate conjecture demonstrate divine figure gather infer plan predetermine presage prognosticate prophesy reason surmise telegraph

WEAK

call the turn dope out figure out in the cards see it coming soothsay

Antonyms

STRONGEST

begin doubt start

STRONG

misunderstand

Example Sentences

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"With four compelling growth options across Chile, Argentina, Arizona and South Australia, we are well positioned to capture the forecast higher long term copper prices," he said in a statement.

From Barron's

OPEC+ is forecast to resume oil output increases after pausing hikes in the first quarter, according to Kpler, which forecasts Brent to average $65 a barrel this year.

From The Wall Street Journal

The research firm forecasts around 16 million pairs of smart glasses will be sold in 2026 in total, rising to around 23 million in 2027.

From Barron's

Separately, authorities issued an evacuation order Monday for several areas in the municipality of Orsieres "following severe weather and strong winds recorded," and with heavy rain forecast for later Monday.

From Barron's

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